Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lumps in all mammary glands diagnosed with carcinosarcoma
By J.D.G. Paniago et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2010·Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Mammary carcinosarcoma in cat: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old female mixed breed cat that had not been spayed developed large lumps in all her mammary glands. After a thorough examination and testing, the vet diagnosed her with mammary carcinosarcoma, a type of cancer. Unfortunately, the report does not mention any treatment or outcome for this case. If your cat has similar symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
A case of mammary carcinosarcoma is reported in a 13-year-old, mixed breed female cat, which was not spayed and had not received contraceptives. The patient presented extensive and coalescent nodules in all mammary glands. Based on the histological and immunohistochemical findings, the diagnosis of mammary carcinosarcoma was confirmed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352010000400008